With everyone back to school, rushed mornings and packed schedules (and bags) have become the new norm again — a routine that typically leaves out breakfast.

Just finding time for breakfast can seem like a feat, but a healthy one, too? Forget it.

Many either don’t have the time or the appetite for breakfast in the morning, typically resulting in either buying an overly expensive breakfast somewhere else or starving through all your classes. 

Our brains are our biggest asset, and it needs good nutrients to function properly. 

So make it a habit now with any of these quick, healthy breakfasts that use fewer than five ingredients and are perfect for grabbing and going to eat in class or on the way. 

1. Parfait to go

Yogurt, fruit and granola are a quintessential breakfast meal, but now you can take this go-to to-go. This isn’t revolutionary, but I recommend stacking the ingredients a little differently. 

Oftentimes, people will stack the granola on top of the yogurt, it soggy when you go to eat it the next day. If you like that, all the power to you, but I recommend putting a thick layer of fruit between your yogurt and granola to prevent that from happening. 

Also, make sure to leave some room at the top so you can shake all the ingredients together — or feel free to keep them layered and separate. You can make these the night before, and then all you have to do is grab it in the morning. 

2. Bacon Pancakes

If you prefer more of a savory breakfast, bacon pancakes are the way to go. Not only are they super easy to make, but they also typically use only three ingredients: bacon, pancake mix and water.

Grab a boxed pancake mix (preferably one that just needs water), make your batter and then dip the bacon in the batter. Drop it on a greased pan and cook on the stove until both sides are golden brown. 

Make as many as you’d like, store them in the refrigerator and then heat them up in the mornings to eat on your way to class.

3. DIY Sargento Balanced Breaks 

If you’re like me and you like a breakfast that is both sweet and savory, these are a great option. Many have heard of the Sargento Balanced Breaks — prepackaged cheese, nuts and dried fruit. 

While delicious and convenient, they’re also overpriced considering their simple ingredients, and they can be easily replicated. 

What’s more is that you can customize them to your liking, depending on your preferences and health goals. As you can see in the photo on the top right, I added a granola bar, two types of nuts and some chopped up beef sticks for some added protein.

This is great to eat throughout the day as a snack as well, although you should be careful if you’re using cheese to eat it 

within two hours of taking it out of the fridge.

So, take the extra time and stress out of your morning routine and try out some of these quick and healthy on-the-go  breakfast options.